Former French Culture Minister Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres is celebrating his 64th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 64th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Donnedieu de Vabres, a cultural icon

Born in Neuilly-sur-Seine on March 13, 1954, Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres' career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Donnedieu de Vabres' not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Renaud hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 64.